[ad_1] Air New Zealand has extended the freeze on incoming international reserves until December 14 as the country’s quarantine facilities are close to capacity. Last week, the Government directed Air New Zealand to suspend new international service bookings until November 2 to help ensure there was space available in managed …
Read More »All Blacks vs Australia: Beauden Barrett’s big chance to win back the number 10 jersey
[ad_1] It’s been 14 months since Beauden Barrett wore the No. 10 All Blacks jersey and this week’s test against the Wallabies will show whether that’s a temporary or permanent state of affairs. The All Blacks want to get down to business this weekend – beat the Wallabies and the …
Read More »Why Raelene Castle is coming back for more
[ad_1] The first question to ask Raelene Castle is why? Why, having experienced the worst of sports administrative life – orchestrated public campaigns, politics, personal attacks, blatant sexism, cruel comments on social media – are you throwing yourself into another high-profile sports role? The former Chief Executive Officer of Rugby …
Read More »Grandson of missing Palmerston North man wants him home for his birthday
[ad_1] Supplied Bir Bahadur Poudel, 69, has been missing for 15 days, while searches continue to find him. The grandson of a man missing for two weeks expects him to return for his seventh birthday next month. Bir Bahadur Poudel, 69, lives with her son Gopal Poudyel on John F …
Read More »Covid-19: ‘Dismay’ as Auckland restaurant forced to close after case visited
[ad_1] An Auckland restaurant had to ask customers to leave for dinner on Friday after being informed that a person with Covid-19 had eaten there the day before. On Friday, the Health Ministry announced the latest community case, a worker at the Jet Park quarantine facility, having lunch at Mezze …
Read More »US Elections: Regardless of Who Win, America Won’t Get Out of This Dark Place Anytime Soon
[ad_1] SUPPLIED Kiwi expat Mike Dobson in Zion National Park, Utah, with his children. OPINION: I am an expatriate Kiwi Shepherd who has resided in various parts of the United States for almost 20 years, but my family has called Oregon home for the last 14 years. We live in …
Read More »MBIE investigates claims of European frozen potato chips dumped in New Zealand
[ad_1] Local potato producers feel vindicated by launching a formal investigation into the dumping of cheap frozen potato chips from Europe, an industry group claims. The investigation by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) came after local potato growers raised concerns about the threat of surplus frozen potato …
Read More »Hannah Francis investigation: police inspector says he would press charges if given the chance
[ad_1] Hannah Francis was killed when a bus crashed near Ohakune. Photo / Supplied A police inspector who decided not to press charges after a bus accident that killed an 11-year-old boy says he would do things differently. Detective Inspector Neil Forlong was the one who told Hannah Francis’ family …
Read More »Jacinda Ardern promises that before Christmas a bill to double sick leave will be introduced
[ad_1] Despite the COVID-19 chaos that exists, Ardern is planning his big Prime Minister’s EO: a return to global trade. “When we are in a position to change our border configuration, a trade mission will be at the top of my list.” Foreign officials are already planning the dream trip …
Read More »Former MP Hamish Walker kicks off his real estate career in Queenstown
[ad_1] Hamish Walker is out of the House and on the real estate market. The disgraced former Clutha-Southland MP has announced that he is joining Harcourts as a real estate salesman in Queenstown. Walker said he had qualified and worked in real estate before entering Parliament, and was now getting …
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